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The Calgart Stampede is the greatest outdoor show on earth. Stampede Park is an integral part of Calgary’s community, culture and history. In addition to the world renowned 10-day Stampede each July, the Calgary Stampede produces and hosts a variety of events and shows year round while offering unique and varied experiences for visitors.

For more than 75 years, the Calgary Zoo, Botanical Garden and Prehistoric Park has offered visitors from around the world the opportunity to experience and interact with wildlife - right in the heart of the city only 5 minutes from downtown. Western Canada's largest accredited zoo makes every trip an adventure with over 1000 animals, 6 acres of botanical gardens, a prehistoric park, zoo-nique playgrounds and more!

WinSport Winter Sport INstitute at Canada Olympic Park is a place where athletes of all levels and disciplines of skiing, snowboarding, hockey and many more.

Village Square Leisure Center features a safari-themed water park with wave-pool, slides and splash zone. They also feature a full size gymnasium, modern weight room and fitness/dance studios and a jungle gym for preschoolers, two arenas for public skate and shinny, and many more features.

Max Bell Centre, with its large spectator viewing areas, is an ideal venue for large hockey games and other sporting events, as well as trade shows, meetings and more. Conveniently located off Deerfoot Trail in central south east Calgary, Max Bell Arenas are available for bookings from 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week during prime hockey season (October through March).

North Calgary's largest shopping center. With over 150 top brand name stores and services. Enjoy special events throughout the year, visit Sunridge Mall today.

At 1228 metres above sea level, the Calgary Tower is home to the highest 360° observation deck in the world and is your gateway to Calgary’s art, culture, entertainment, and nightlife.

Dinosaur Provincial Park is UNESCO World Heritage Site located near Brooks Alberta. Visitors can explore the badlands and participate in a fully authentic dinosaur dig.

The Aerospace museum features collections of aircrafts on display to the public including scale models. Visit www.asmac.ab.ca to plan your visit.

McMahon Stadium is a Canadian football stadium owned by the University of Calgary and is home of the Calgary Stampeders.

In the fall of 1875 the North West Mounted Police built a small wooden fort at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, and laid the foundation for the city that became Calgary. They came to bring law and order to the west, to stamp out the whiskey trade, and to befriend the First Nations peoples in preparation for the treaties that would open the land for settlement. Fort Calgary is open year round and offers interactive exhibits, tours and school programs.

Prince's Island Park is a beautiful highly used park in downtown Calgary that holds many large events throughout the year. You can take advantage of the bike paths and also go for picnics.